Marine Weather Statement for Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM... * At 951 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located 18 NM east of R2 Tower, moving east at 10 knots. Locations...
What the bulletin says to do
Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
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The areas affected include... Waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM... * At 951 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This strong thunderstorm was located 18 NM east of R2 Tower, moving east at 10 knots. Locations impacted include... Mainly open waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA extending from 20 to 60 NM.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 25 at 9:51PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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